The original 1916 wooden bridge was 570 meters long and took only 250 days to construct using over 3,000 workers.
During World War II, the bridge was destroyed by retreating Soviet forces in 1941 and again by retreating German forces in 1944.
The current steel bridge was built to replace a temporary structure that had been operating in the post-war period.
The bridge's height is equivalent to a 14-story building, making it a prominent landmark in the local landscape.
It remains an active railway bridge, though pedestrian traffic is strictly prohibited on the tracks.
The steel construction required a significant engineering effort to ensure stability over the soft soil of the Dubysa valley.
The Lyduvėnai Railway Bridge is the longest and highest railway bridge in Lithuania, spanning the Dubysa River valley. Completed in its current steel iteration in 1952, the structure measures 599 meters in length and stands 42 meters above the river level. It serves as a vital component of the Radviliškis–Pagėgiai railway line. The original wooden bridge at this location was constructed by German forces during World War I in 1916. The structure was subsequently rebuilt and destroyed multiple times during subsequent military conflicts. Its design features a series of high steel trusses resting on massive concrete piers. The bridge is a designated cultural heritage object of national significance.
The viewing platform on the valley slope provides a direct lateral view of the bridge trusses.
View the bridge from the observation deck located on the eastern slope of the valley.
Follow the designated pedestrian trails near the riverbank for the best perspective of the support piers.
Bring binoculars if you intend to observe the structural engineering details from the designated viewpoints.
Do not attempt to walk onto the bridge deck, as it is an active railway line and high-security zone.
Strictly no trespassing on the railway tracks; stay within designated tourist zones.
